How Are Kids Today Diagnosed Autistic Different than in the Past?
Why is it that kids and teens who are diagnosed these days with autism or ADHD have more in common with the mainstream than they did 10 years ago?
This is the conclusion of a study from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health and Aarhus University. (more…)
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Can Cause Autism
Phelan-McDermid syndrome may be considerably more common than previously thought, according to research from the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai.
The study, published in Autism Research, estimates that this genetic condition affects about one in 7,300 people. Earlier estimates had put the condition much lower. (more…)
There’s No Pressure to Be Thin: Only Not to Be Fat
“The pressure to be thin” is a figment of one’s imagination.
I’m fed up (no pun intended) with influencers and their fans crying that they’re inside this relentless pressure cooker to be thin.
The Problem with the Term “Learning Differences”
Just what is a “learning difference?” Why are people so reluctant to be specific?
This ambiguity is used by both writers and family members when referring to an individual who has some sort of cognitive or information processing disability. (more…)
How Effective Is Aged Garlic Extract As a Blood Thinner?
How effective a blood thinner is aged garlic extract? Aged garlic extract (AGE) is sometimes described as a natural blood thinner.
But that description can be misleading.
“I Like that Outfit.” “You Have to Be Skinny to Wear It.”
The “small fat” woman said, “You have to be skinny to wear it,” after I said I liked the midriff outfit and mini-skirt in a photo.
Her response to my comment would’ve triggered many influencers. Our society has collectively become weaker. (more…)
Eating Only Clean Foods when Pregnant Means Eating Disorder?
How okay is it to wolf down a heaping pile of fries and cheeseburger when pregnant? Is it wrong for pregnant women to focus on “good” goods and avoid “bad” foods?
It’s tough to resist junk food when expecting. It’s hard to resist junk food when not pregnant. (more…)
Ageism and Exclusion Exist in the Autism and Advocate Community
Many events and programs for autistic adults have an age cap, or, the descriptor says “for young adults.” Older autistic adults are dismissed as though we don’t exist.
This not only is prevalent in my state, but I’ve come upon this ageism and avoidance of inclusion in other states as well. (more…)
Can Smelling Chocolate Help You Lift Weights Better?
A study showed that young men who sniffed chocolate before performing a weightlifting set did noticeably better.
Was this a coincidence? Or does chocolate hold more power than given credit for?
Top 3 Non-Surgical, No Drug Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis
Are there three top conservative ways to reduce the pain from knee osteoarthritis out of all the many non-surgical, non-drug methods that are offered?
Researchers analyzed 139 clinical trials involving nearly 10,000 people. (more…)